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    Bukangkang (en. Split open)

    /bukangˈkaŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To rupture or open from being closed.
    The flowers split open when they felt the warmth of the sun.
    Ang mga bulaklak ay bukangkang nang marinig ang sikat ng araw.
    To separate or split apart.
    The ship split open in the midst of the storm.
    Ang barko ay nagbukangkang sa gitna ng bagyo.
    To curve or open in one direction.
    Due to excessive growth, the bird's wing opened.
    Dahil sa labis na pagkabata, ang pakpak ng ibon ay nagbukangkang.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word referring to a specific action or state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open the door wide
    Open the door widely.
    bukangkang ang pinto

    Related Words

    dawn
    Time of sunrise.
    bukang-liwayway
    open
    Condition of being not closed.
    bukas

    Slang Meanings

    to get angry or annoyed at a person or situation
    He got really mad when he found out that the people around him were being unlucky.
    Bukangkang na siya nung nalaman niyang minamalas ang mga tao sa paligid niya.
    to be in a difficult situation or to suffer from problems
    Wow, I'm really struggling because of all my debts!
    Grabe, bukangkang na ako sa dami ng utang ko!